Lemongrass vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lemongrass and cheese sandwich
- Lemongrass has more manganese and iron; however, cheese sandwich is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 180% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 3 times less iron than lemongrass. Lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, while cheese sandwich contains 2.62mg.
- Lemongrass has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lemon grass (citronella), raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3371.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +450.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2105.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +438.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5002% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19068.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5291.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.224mg | 1.083mg | 180% |
| Iron | 8.17mg | 2.62mg | 69% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.17g | 9.166g | 60% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 24.3µg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 382mg | 40% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 25g | 38% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 10.351g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.065mg | 0.358mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.427mg | 22% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 497kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.119g | 4.129g | 18% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 9.8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 204mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.261mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.101mg | 3.185mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% | |
| Zinc | 2.23mg | 0.87mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 723mg | 306mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.622mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 25.31g | 58.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Folate | 75µg | 64µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 25.31g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.